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- Syphilis test, RPR Rapid plasma reagin, a blood test for syphilis that looks for an antibody that is present in the bloodstream…
- Pregnancy ultrasound Creating an image of the developing fetus within the uterus by means of measuring the vibrations returned…
- Microscopic gallstones Gallstones: A mixture of microscopic particulate matter in bile, also called biliary sludge, that occurs when…
- BLAST Abbreviation for Basic Local Alignment Search Tool, a computer program that identifies homologous genes in…
- Red-green colorblindness A form of colorblindness in which red and green are perceived as identical. This is the most common type of…
- Retinopathy, arteriosclerotic See: Arteriosclerotic retinopathy
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- Blood draw Removal of blood, usually by venipuncture (phlebotomy, venous blood sampling). Blood draw is a popular term…
- Dander Tiny scales shed from human or animal skin or hair. Dander floats in the air, settles on surfaces and makes…